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Reused Brew

Finding new ways to repurpose coffee grinds

Implications - Ground coffee doesn't just brew a cup of java; it can be reused for a variety of purposes, something many green-minded consumers and designers are recognizing. In addition to making a wonderful fertilizer, coffee grinds can be reused to make furniture, air freshener and even sportswear! Coffee is a cultural beverage in many countries -- in the United States alone, the average person drinks about three cups of coffee per day, according to Coffee Marvel -- and with more people concerned about the environment, repurposing coffee grounds offers a sustainable practice in which both consumers and brands can participate.
Trend Themes
1. Repurposing Waste - Repurposing coffee waste into various products and materials, such as air fresheners, furniture, and sportswear has become a popular trend for green-minded consumers and designers.
2. Sustainable Agriculture - Utilizing coffee waste to create nutrient-rich compost for growing oyster mushrooms, or to fertilize plants, offers a sustainable practice for both consumers and brands.
3. Natural Textiles - Incorporating coffee waste into the production of natural fabrics and clothing, such as the Virus 'Stay Warm' Line made from coffee charcoal, offers an innovative solution in the clothing industry.
Industry Implications
1. Sustainability - Business professionals working in sustainability can take advantage of the trend of repurposing coffee waste, and incorporate such practices into their own business models.
2. Food - The coffee waste trend in agriculture offers opportunities in the food industry for sustainable farming and mushroom growing practices.
3. Textiles - The production of natural textiles through the incorporation of coffee waste provides disruption in the clothing industry and offers opportunities for innovative and sustainable clothing design.
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Java-Made Furniture
Java-Made Furniture
The Raul Laurì Decafé Collection Breathes New Life into Coffee Groun
Spanish designer Raul Laurì presented his collection of lamps and table wear, entitled Decafé, at the 2012 Salone Satellite Exhibition. Made out of heat and pressure-treated coffee grounds, the... MORE
Eco-Friendly Fungus Storefronts
Eco-Friendly Fungus Storefronts
Olson Kundig Architects' Mushroom Farm Features Coffee Compost
It is appropriate that the Mushroom Farm is located in Seattle, Washington, since it is the birthplace of one of the most popular and recognizable coffee brands in the world: Starbucks. The Mushroom Farm… MORE
play_circle_filled Coffee Ground Mushrooms
Coffee Ground Mushrooms
'Back to the Roots' Turns Waste into Gourmet Ingredients
Back to the Roots offers gourmet mushroom-growing kits that turn old coffee grounds into fancy additions to home-cooked meals. Not only that, but the social enterprise has also incorporated pretty packaging… MORE
Java Air Fresheners
Java Air Fresheners
The Coffee Ground Holder Plays on your Brew's Ability to Expel Odors
Ground coffee beans have great odor neutralizing abilities, and the Coffee Ground Holder set encourages you to take advantage of this cheap and accessible source as an air freshener, over expensive and… MORE
Compact Coffee Dryers
Compact Coffee Dryers
Seul-g Kim's REbirth Makes It Easier to Recycle Used Coffee Grounds
I had no idea that coffee grounds could be reused until I saw Seul-gi Kim's REbirth. REbirth is a gadget designed to dry out wet coffee grounds. REbirth works simply, using a fan to dry up the wet grounds… MORE
Repurposed Coffee Sportswear
Repurposed Coffee Sportswear
Virus 'Stay Warm' Line Transform Java Grinds Into Athletic Gear
When a little imagination is used, old coffee grinds can be reused in various ways, as is exemplified by the Virus 'Stay Warm' Line. The Virus 'Stay Warm' Line is a collection of athletic gear made from… MORE

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